Countdown to Christmas: The Best Beauty Advent Calendars
The festive season is fast approaching, and what better way to treat yourself (or someone special) than with a beauty advent calendar packed with surprises? Whether you’re a skincare savant, a makeup maven, or just love a bit of luxury, these calendars from the likes of Look Fantastic, Liberty, Elemis, and Boots are sure to make your countdown to Christmas extra glam. Get ready to unwrap 24 days of beauty bliss and discover your new favourites. Pre-orders and orders of the best beauty advent calendars are now open. Get ready for your most beautiful countdown to Christmas yet.
The Best Beauty Advent Calendars
Look Fantastic
Unwrap 25 days of beauty bliss with LookFantastic’s most indulgent advent calendar yet, featuring 17 full-size favourites and a mix of deluxe minis across skincare, makeup, and haircare. With a stunning 28-piece collection, expect coveted icons like Sol de Janeiro’s Cheirosa 62 Perfume Mist, Medik8’s Hydra B5 Intense, and Iconic London’s Prep-Set-Blur Mist among the many standouts.
Get ready to glow with Elemis’ Pro-Collagen Rose Marine Cream, rejuvenate with REN’s Radiance Eye Cream, and pamper your locks with Color Wow and Aveda. Plus, with luxe extras from The White Company, MAC Cosmetics, and Molton Brown, this calendar is the ultimate beauty countdown.
Valued at over £655, it’s yours for just £105 — a true seasonal steal. Treat yourself to 25 days of pure joy.
2. Liberty London
Still the original — and arguably still the best — Liberty’s Beauty Advent Calendar returns for 2025, worth an incredible £1,245 and priced at £260. Inside, you’ll find 30 indulgent treats, including 20 full-size products, from some of the world’s most coveted beauty brands.
Expect luxury skincare from Sisley Paris, La Mer, and Augustinus Bader, alongside cult favourites like Dermalogica’s Daily Microfoliant, Paula’s Choice Azelaic Acid Booster, and Zelens’ Overnight Repair Mask. Makeup lovers will adore discoveries from Lisa Eldridge, Trinny London, and Jones Road, while haircare heroes from Davines, Philip Kingsley, and Larry King add to the mix.
Housed in Liberty’s signature Ianthe print and illustrated by Clym Evernden, this year’s edition also features Liberty-exclusive products and fragrances, including LBTY. Zephirine Eau de Parfum and Matiere Première Vanilla Powder. For a lucky few, there’s even a £1,000 Liberty Golden Ticket hidden inside. The ultimate festive indulgence, and a calendar that defines luxury.
3. Sephora
After taking the UK beauty scene by storm in 2022, Sephora has become the ultimate destination for makeup, skincare and self-care lovers alike — and this year’s Beauty Advent Calendar 2025 proves exactly why. Bigger, bolder and more luxurious than ever, it’s packed with 41 incredible products, including 24 full sizes, from cult favourites like Tarte, Medik8, Glow Recipe, Summer Fridays, and Merit Beauty.
Worth over £1,025 and priced at £225, it’s one of the most impressive line-ups of the season, placing it firmly in the same league as Liberty and Selfridges. Expect serious icons behind each door — think Medik8’s Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye, Merit’s Flush Balm in Cheeky, KAYALI’s Fleur Majesty Eau de Parfum, and Glow Recipe’s Watermelon Hue Drops.
For beauty obsessives, this one’s pure gold dust — and destined to sell out fast.
4. Cult Beauty
Set to outshine every gift on your wish list, the Cult Beauty Advent Calendar 2025 – Classic Curation is here, priced at £240 and worth over £1,100. Inside, you’ll find 34 expertly curated icons, including 20 full-size favourites, eight of the year’s hottest launches, 15 ethical essentials, and three Cult Beauty exclusives.
Expect glow-giving heroes from Saie, Medik8, KraveBeauty, and Summer Fridays, alongside indulgent skincare from Augustinus Bader, Paula’s Choice, and Kate Somerville. Makeup magic comes courtesy of PATRICK TA, Charlotte Tilbury, and Huda Beauty, while haircare highlights include Philip Kingsley, K18, and Hair by Sam McKnight. And behind door 25? Five extra-special beauty surprises to end your countdown in style.
This year’s bold, collage-inspired design comes from artist Quentin Jones, bringing her signature wit and fashion-edge to this collectible creation. Staying true to its values, Cult Beauty will donate £60,000 from calendar sales to charity, supporting initiatives that challenge beauty standards and give back. And for three lucky winners, a hidden £1,000 Golden Ticket promises the spree of a lifetime.
A must-have for beauty lovers, and one of this year’s most coveted countdowns.
5. Charlotte Tilbury
Darlings, the magic is back. The Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Advent Calendar 2025 – Charlotte’s Beauty Treasure Chest is the shining star of the season, priced at £160 and worth £325. Inside the celestial, keepsake-style box — adorned with Charlotte’s Star Confidence constellation print — you’ll discover 12 beauty treasures, including five full-size icons and seven travel-size favourites.
Expect the ultimate line-up of Tilbury classics: Pillow Talk Lip Cheat, Collagen Lip Bath, Exagger-Eyes Mascara, Rock ’N’ Kohl in Barbarella Brown, and the cult Pillow Talk Beauty Light Wand. The magic continues with travel-sized treats including Charlotte’s Magic Cream, Magic Serum, Hydration Revival Cleanser, and mini lipsticks in Walk of No Shame and Icon Baby — everything you need for glowing skin, fuller lips and star-worthy radiance.
Doubling as a jewellery box once the countdown is complete, this gilded advent is both beautiful and practical — a treasure chest of Tilbury magic designed to make every day feel red carpet ready.
6. OK! BEAUTY BOX BY HANNAH MARTIN
ack by popular demand, the OK! Beauty Box Advent Calendar 2025 returns bigger and better than ever, curated once again by celebrity make-up artist Hannah Martin. Priced at £99.99 and worth over £600, this 25-day calendar features 30 iconic products — with an impressive 19 full-size treats across makeup, skincare, haircare, body, and fragrance.
Each drawer offers a glimpse into Hannah’s professional kit, with standout favourites like Rodial’s Dragon’s Blood Eye Gel, Eve Lom’s cult Cleanser, Aromatherapy Associates’ Support Breathe Oil, and Laura Mercier’s Translucent Loose Setting Powder. You’ll also find hero picks from Bobbi Brown, Gatineau, FUL, and Weleda, alongside luxury touches like Commodity’s Milk fragrance and Sensory Retreats’ vegan silk sleep mask.
Beautifully curated and expertly balanced, this calendar brings a touch of red-carpet glamour home for Christmas — complete with tutorials and personal messages from Hannah herself.
7. Glossybox
Make December your most indulgent month yet with the GLOSSYBOX Advent Calendar 2025. Priced at £90 (or £75 for subscribers) and worth over £624, this dreamy pink calendar hides 27 luxurious beauty treats behind 25 enchanting doors, including two double drawers for extra festive surprises.
Expect a line-up of iconic and emerging brands — from Emma Hardie, Medik8, and Natasha Denona to Rituals, ICONIC London, and Avant Skincare. Whether it’s skincare, makeup, or self-care, every day delivers something to glow about. Think radiant highlighters, rich moisturisers, and cult favourites designed to elevate your beauty ritual through the holiday season.
Vegan, cruelty-free, and beautifully presented, this limited-edition treasure is one of the year’s best-value countdowns. Just be quick — stocks are notoriously limited, and this is one you don’t want to miss.
8. Selfridges
It’s official — Selfridges’ Beauty Advent Calendar 2025 has landed, and it’s their best one yet. Priced at £250 and worth £1,136, this year’s calendar features an incredible 37 beauty products, including 24 full-size icons — up from 22 last year — making it one of the most generous and glamorous countdowns of the season.
Expect cult favourites and luxury heroes alike, from Charlotte Tilbury’s Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray and Jo Malone London’s English Pear & Freesia Cologne, to Augustinus Bader’s The Eye Cream, Drunk Elephant’s B-Goldi Drops, and Murad’s Cellular Hydration Barrier Repair Mask. Viral sensations like Laneige’s Lip Sleeping Mask and Gisou’s Honey Infused Hair Oil sit alongside everyday staples from Fenty Beauty, The Ordinary, and Color Wow.
Housed in Selfridges’ signature gold-accented drawers, it’s a sleek collector’s piece that combines luxury, variety, and value in equal measure. With £1,136 worth of beauty for £250, it’s no wonder this one’s already topping every wish list.
9. Boots
Step right up — the Boots 24-Day Premium Beauty Advent Calendar 2025 has arrived, and it’s pure show-stopping luxury. Priced at £150 and worth £612.50, this year’s edit takes centre stage with 25 products across 24 drawers, including an impressive 17 full-size icons from some of beauty’s biggest names.
Inside, discover skincare heroes like Drunk Elephant’s Protini Moisturiser, Caudalie’s VinoHydra Mask, and Estée Lauder’s Advanced Night Cleansing Gelée, alongside glow-giving favourites from Elemis, Laneige, and Origins. Makeup lovers will adore full-size treats from M·A·C, NARS, Fenty Beauty, and ICONIC London, while Sol de Janeiro’s Cheirosa 76 Perfume Mist and Floral Street’s Arizona Bloom add a touch of fragrance magic.
Housed in a circus-luxe reusable box, this year’s design is playful yet polished — a joy to open and display. With every drawer revealing another show-stopping beauty moment, this one’s sure to sell out fast.
10. The White Company
Minimal, elegant—and utterly irresistible—the White Company Advent Calendar 2025 returns in its signature white and silver style. Priced at £195 and worth over £322, this calendar delivers 25 days of luxury scented and skincare treats designed to elevate your festive routine.
Inside, expect a thoughtful mix of full-size and deluxe products spanning bath, body, fragrance, and self-care. Among the highlights are a full-size Seychelles Candle, Winter Signature Candle, Clementine & Juniper Bath & Shower Gel, Mini Home Sprays, Fir Tree Home Fragrance, and seasonal favourites in Winter, Coastal and Citrus lines. Beauty Detective –+1
With its chic drawer format and calming aesthetic, this is a countdown you’ll want to leave out on display all December. Beauty fans love that The White Company has maintained its £195 price tag while offering even more full-size content than before—making this one of the classiest and most tasteful calendars of the season.
11. Anthropologie
Nothing captures the festive spirit quite like Anthropologie’s limited-edition Beauty Advent Calendar. Beautifully illustrated by British-Filipino artist Nephthys Foster, this year’s covetable countdown is worth over £365 and filled with 24 premium treats from some of beauty’s most loved names, including Grown Alchemist, L’Occitane, Malin + Goetz, Wonderskin, and Beauty Works.
Inside, you’ll discover an inspired mix of fragrance, skincare, haircare, and indulgent extras — from Who Is Elijah’s Morning After Eau de Parfum and Natasha Denona’s Rose Cheek Duo, to Grown Alchemist’s Regenerating Night Cream and a festive Nest Holiday Candle. Playful, elegant, and oh-so-Anthro, it’s the ultimate feel-good countdown that looks as beautiful as the treasures tucked inside.
12. Elemis
Make the countdown to Christmas truly radiant with the Elemis 2025 Beauty Advent Calendar, a luxurious 25-day journey through the brand’s most loved skincare treasures. Worth £551 and priced at £189, this limited-edition collection showcases the rejuvenating power of the sea with Pro-Collagen icons, Dynamic Resurfacing heroes, and Superfood favourites designed to nourish, brighten and transform.
Expect indulgent discoveries behind every drawer — from the full-sized Pro-Collagen Marine Cream and Future Restore Serum to new launches including the Pro-Collagen Black Cherry Cleansing Balm and Toning Mist. Each product brings a little spa-worthy serenity to your daily ritual, making this the ultimate treat for any beauty devotee.
And for a touch of extra magic, 15 lucky calendars contain a hidden Golden Ticket worth £1,000 to spend on elemis.com.
13. Harvey Nichols
Step into the season of sparkle with the Harvey Nichols Beauty Advent Calendar 2025, a luxurious edit that celebrates all things beauty. Worth over £1,000 and priced at £250, this coveted countdown is filled with 37 exceptional treats, including 20 full-size icons from some of the most desirable names in the industry.
Behind each drawer lies a moment of indulgence — from skincare heroes by La Mer, Augustinus Bader and Sisley Paris, to cult favourites from Charlotte Tilbury, Trinny London, NARS, and Color Wow. The collection even includes coveted scents from Le Labo, making this one of the most impressive line-ups of the festive season.
With its sleek, signature design and edit of true beauty heavyweights, this is the calendar to gift — or keep — if you’re serious about luxury.
14. M&S
Celebrate the countdown to Christmas with the M&S Beauty Advent Calendar 2025, presented in a stunning keepsake box designed in collaboration with iconic British designer Bella Freud. Inside, you’ll find 25 expertly curated treasures, hand-picked by M&S beauty specialists to bring daily joy and radiance throughout the festive season.
Worth over £340 and yours for just £330, or only £60 when you spend £35 on clothing, beauty or home, this year’s calendar includes eight full-size favourites alongside a collection of deluxe minis from some of the most loved names in beauty.
Unwrap skincare heroes from Prai, Estée Lauder, and Emma Hardie, discover radiant haircare from Living Proof, Percy & Reed, and Color Wow, and indulge in pampering essentials from Bloom & Blossom, This Works, Nuxe, Weleda, and Cowshed. Get party-ready with makeup must-haves from Clinique, Stila, and Benefit, then finish with the soft floral notes of Floral Street and Discover Soft Gardenia.
With its beautiful Bella Freud design and carefully chosen edit of beauty icons, this is one of the most giftable — and affordable — calendars of the year.